Hong Kong to Dubai(Jebel Ali) (HKG–DWC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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EK381
EK Emirates
12:51 AM
HKT
6:02 AM
+04
9h 11m
M T W T F S S
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EK9881
EK Emirates
77X
4:15 AM
HKT
9:05 AM
+04
8h 50m
M T W T F S S
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CX61
CX Cathay Pacific
74N
5:45 AM
HKT
9:45 AM
+04
8h
M T W T F S S
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CX37
CX Cathay Pacific
74N
7:00 AM
HKT
11:45 AM
+04
8h 45m
M T W T F S S
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EK9791
EK Emirates
74Y
7:05 AM
HKT
11:50 AM
+04
8h 45m
M T W T F S S
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CX69
CX Cathay Pacific
74N
7:45 PM
HKT
12:30 AM+1
+04
8h 45m
M T W T F S S
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CX67
CX Cathay Pacific
74N
9:00 PM
HKT
1:00 AM+1
+04
8h
M T W T F S S
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EK9282
EK Emirates
74Y
4:10 AM
+04
3:15 PM
HKT
7h 5m
M T W T F S S
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EK9832
EK Emirates
74Y
4:10 AM
+04
3:15 PM
HKT
7h 5m
M T W T F S S
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EK9280
EK Emirates
74Y
4:30 AM
+04
3:35 PM
HKT
7h 5m
M T W T F S S
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EK9880
EK Emirates
74Y
6:30 AM
+04
5:35 PM
HKT
7h 5m
M T W T F S S
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Hong Kong to Dubai(Jebel Ali)
2 carriers, 11 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 11 Flights/wk 3,695 mi 8h nonstop -4h behind 19 1-stop hubs

HKG–DWC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Emirates and Cathay Pacific lead the route. The flight covers 3,695 miles in approximately 8h. Beyond nonstop, 19 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HKG–DWC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EK Emirates 5 74Y, 77X 8h45-9h11
CX Cathay Pacific 4 74N 8h-8h45 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
74N Boeing 747-8F – CX
74Y Boeing 747-400F – EK
77X Boeing 777-200ER – EK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EK (5 flights/wk, 56%)
Oneworld: CX (4 flights/wk, 44%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, HKG to DWC direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
11
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HKG to DWC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~47h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
896
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Dubai(Jebel Ali) from Hong Kong

Nearby airports with service to Al Maktoum International Airport.
Metric HKG→DWC SZX→DWC CAN→DWC
Distance from HKG 24 mi 84 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 1
Weekly flights 11 3 4
Flight time 8h 8h 10m 8h 10m
Airports within 200 miles of HKG with service to Al Maktoum International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-4h
Dubai(Jebel Ali) is 4 hours behind Hong Kong.
HKG: HKT · DWC: +04

When it's 6:00 PM in Hong Kong, it's 2:00 PM in Dubai(Jebel Ali).
Distance & Flight Time
3,695 mi / 5,947 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 0m to 9h 11m.
Visa & Entry

Hong Kong SAR passport holders enter the UAE visa-free for stays of up to 30 days. No advance authorization is required. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. A return ticket and proof of accommodation may be requested.

Getting to HKG

Airport Express runs from Hong Kong Station (Central) to the airport in 24 minutes; from Kowloon, 21 minutes. Trains depart every 10 minutes from 5:54am to 1:15am (HK$115 from Central). Hong Kong Station and Kowloon Station offer in-town check-in up to one day before departure.Taxis from Kowloon run around HK$300–350 via the Tsing Ma Bridge; from Hong Kong Island, expect HK$400+. Ferries serve Macau and Pearl River Delta cities. Buses are available but slow. The airport is on Lantau Island, 34km from Central.

HKG–DWC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Hong Kong to Dubai(Jebel Ali) route.
Route details
Distance3,695 mi / 5,947 km
Flight time8h to 9h 11m
Time difference-4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights11 out / 6 return
1-stop connections19 hubs
Origin: HKG
IATA / ICAOHKG / VHHH
TimezoneAsia/Hong_Kong
Passengers/yr53.1M
Elevation28 ft / 9 m
Destination: DWC
IATA / ICAODWC / OMDW
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Elevation114 ft / 35 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HKG to DWC flights.
Nonstop flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Al Maktoum International Airport take approximately 8h to 9h 11m. The route covers 3,695 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Cathay Pacific and Emirates.
There are approximately 11 nonstop flights per week from HKG to DWC. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PQC, GYD, CAN, TPE, JNB, BRU, BKK, DPS, ZRH, FRA, MAN, PVG, HAN, AMS, DXB, MXP, MAD, LHR and ORD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dubai(Jebel Ali) is 4 hours behind Hong Kong.
Yes, return flights from DWC to HKG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SZX and CAN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from HKG to DWC

Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) are connected by nonstop service from Cathay Pacific and Emirates. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

HKG to DWC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HKG to DWC ranges from 8 hours 0 minutes to 9 hours 11 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,695 miles (5,947 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 17 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

19 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via PQC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shenzhen (SZX) and Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN).